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Amandla Stenberg joined Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show to discuss her new movie, reflect on her recent Time Magazine cover and reminisce about lessons taught to her as a younger actress by Jennifer Lawrence.

Variety hosted an event to celebrate its annual “Power of Young Hollywood” issue. Besides showcasing the three stars that the publication featured on its cover this year – singer Shawn Mendes, comedian Pete Davidson and actress Amandla Stenberg – the event also honored Riverdale actress Lili Reinhart with the H&M Conscious Award for her work on issues related to body image and mental health.

Pete Davidson, Shawn Mendes and Amandla Stenberg were named by Variety as it’s “Power of Young Hollywood” trio for 2018. Each acted as a cover model for a version of Variety‘s special “Young Hollywood” edition, and took part in in-depth interviews with the publication.

You can check out the full Variety covers for Pete, Shawn and Amandla in the gallery below. Continue Reading →

Marvel’s “Black Panther” is breaking box office records and Amandla Stenberg says that they almost had a part in it. In an interview with CBC Arts, the actor revealed that they made it very far in the audition process before they decided to take their name out of the running.

Zendaya has been named one of Oprah’s SuperSoul100 for 2016. Each individual chosen is someone who has been aware of the ongoing social issues and has used their voice to inspire others. Basically, these celebs are woke and aren’t afraid to speak the truth on different things impacting the world.

“So many inspiring, awakened and visionary people in one photo, so honored to be a part of this.#SuperSoul100 @oprah,” Zendaya wrote on Instagram. Jesse Williams, Sophia Bush, Amandla Stenberg and Gina Rodriguez were also included on the list.